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Kerala

Kerala, told by the people who live it.

Small, private experiences with fishermen, cooks, artists and the families of old houses.

Where to, this weekend?Walks · Food · Craft · Performance
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Hosts we love

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WalksPrivate
Fort Kochi · 2.5 hrs

Fort Kochi at dusk: nets, spice and the old harbour

₹1,200 / guest4.7(3)out of 5, 3 reviews
CraftPrivate
Mattancherry · 2.5 hrs

Palace murals with a conservator

₹2,200 / guest5.0(2)out of 5, 2 reviews
FoodPrivate
Kumarakom · 3 hrs

A sadya on the verandah of a family tharavad

₹1,600 / guest5.0(1)out of 5, 1 reviews
PerformancePrivate
Kannur · 6 hrs

A Theyyam night in North Malabar

₹3,200 / guestNew
Walks & old houses

Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and the houses in between

Lanes, godowns, palaces and courtyards — walked with someone whose family has been here for generations.

Fort Kochi · 2.5 hrsFort Kochi at dusk: nets, spice and the old harbour₹1,200 / guest4.7(3)out of 5, 3 reviewsMattancherry · 2.5 hrsPalace murals with a conservator₹2,200 / guest5.0(2)out of 5, 2 reviewsMattancherry · 3 hrsMorning market and the Mattancherry lanes₹1,400 / guest5.0(1)out of 5, 1 reviewsKasaragod · 2 hrsBekal fort at sunset₹800 / guestNew
All walks
At the table

Cooked where it was always cooked

FoodPrivate
Kumarakom · 3 hrs

A sadya on the verandah of a family tharavad

₹1,600 / guest5.0(1)out of 5, 1 reviews
Living traditions

Before the drums start

Hosted by locals

The family, the artist, the cook — not a guide reading a script.

Small and private

Most experiences are private to your party. No crowds, no coaches.

Fair cancellation

Clear refund rules on every page, and a full refund if a host cancels.

How it works

Three steps, no account

  1. 01

    Pick a time

    Hosts open their own dates. Choose one and how many of you are coming.

  2. 02

    Pay securely

    UPI, cards or net banking. Your seats are held while you pay.

  3. 03

    Meet your host

    Everything comes to WhatsApp, with a reminder and the meeting pin the day before.

From guests

What people remember

“The best evening of our trip. Meera knew every fisherman and every shopkeeper, and the rooftop tea at the end was magic.”
Hannah · LondonFort Kochi at dusk: nets, spice and the old harbour
“We would never have found the spice courtyard alone. Breakfast was the best appam we had in Kerala.”
Lena · HamburgMorning market and the Mattancherry lanes
“Extraordinary. Dr. Menon’s knowledge is deep and he shares it with humour. My children loved painting.”
Kenji · KyotoPalace murals with a conservator
Host with Palama

Your house, your recipes, your street — your way

You set the dates and the price. We bring the guests, take the payment and pay you within three working days.

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